@scalzi /OUCH/, John. Tell us how you really feel.
— Christopher R. Rice (@Ravenpenny) May 5, 2014
As some of you may know, yesterday was “Star Wars Day.” May the fourth be with you. Get it?
Science fiction author John Scalzi, perhaps best known for his “Old Man’s War” series, took the occasion to troll Star Wars fans, comparing those who don’t recognize the awfulness of the three prequel movies to the folks who refuse to vaccinate their children.
“Kingkiller Chronicles” author Pat Rothfuss joined the fun.
Go ahead and have your May 4th parties, but we both know you'd trade all three prequels for just one more episode of Firefly.
— Pat Rothfuss (@PatrickRothfuss) May 4, 2014
@scalzi Someone was deeply, personally hurt by my previous tweet, and I was wondering if I should feel guilty. Then I read this…
— Pat Rothfuss (@PatrickRothfuss) May 5, 2014
It’s not an official nerd party until one of us gripes about “Firefly” being cancelled. Even Ensign Wesley Crusher (a.k.a. Wil Wheaton) knows that.
@PatrickRothfuss I’d trade all the prequels AND the entire extended universe for one more episode of Firefly.
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) May 4, 2014
https://twitter.com/erikianlarsen/status/463028530683465728
@scalzi because nerd-dom needs more gatekeeping and bullying over differences in taste
— Sam Schinke (@sschinke) May 5, 2014
Scalzi wasn’t finished:
Opining that something is bad is not gatekeeping, folks. If you love the prequels, rock it. But I am not going to pretend they're good.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
Don't worry, prequel lovers. I may question your tastes, but Jar-Jar will always be there for you. He doesn't judge.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
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Then Scalzi “went there” and brought up the Star Wars Holiday Special.
But, look, here's a thing I think we can ALL agree on, Star Wars prequel lovers and haters both: Not enough Bea Arthur in the Xmas Special.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
Yes, this special actually happened and featured Bea Arthur, Art Carney, Harvey Korman and members of the original “Star Wars” Cast.
Does anyone know if the Xmas Special is still canon? It's not technically part of the Extended Universe.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
@scalzi pic.twitter.com/BxQvhjEdAb
— Chris White (@stoneymonster) May 5, 2014
I just want Bea Arthur to be canonical. It's not too much to ask.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
Oh, shit, I just realized it was "Star Wars Day." (head smack)
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
Oh! That was today? How embarrassing!
@scalzi I actually have no idea if you're being serious or not. #literally
— Pat Rothfuss (@PatrickRothfuss) May 5, 2014
Good morning, Twitter. Today I promise not to antagonize people who love any film of any sort, no matter how wrong it makes them as humans.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) May 5, 2014
Promises, promises.
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